The Music Workshops are group classes led by the team members of Groove Atelier, as well as guest lecturers. They aim to provide an organized and targeted training in the elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre and dynamics) in the context of one of the richest and most expressive musical styles – JAZZ. Each workshop is focused on an individual musical element, addressing its connection with the other ones as well. The workshops are divided into two parts:

Part 1: Lecture – theoretical part

Part 2: Ensemble (Combo) – all participants have the opportunity to practice what they have learned in a real musical situations, participating with their instruments in the ensemble, formed on the spot in the atelier.

The workshops are suitable for beginners and advanced instrumentalists and singers.

The lessons are held by professional team of musicians, graduates of the prestigious Conservatory “Prins Claus”(Groningen, the Netherlands), which is hosting the US Jazz Program “New York Comes To Groningen”.

The training program includes:- Technical methods to master the instrument;- Expanding the musical language and repertoire;- Various styles and focus, depending on the preferences of the student;- Methods and techniques of improvisation for beginners and advanced players;- Music theory training, note literacy (optional for the studen

The workshops are held on Saturdays between 13:00 and 16:00 o'clock, twice a month.

* When there is a foreign guest-lecturer, the workshops have individual schedule

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